Become a volunteer and become involved in the work of the Royal Women's Hospital. There are many ways you can help.
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Volunteer Guides needed for new hospital
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The Women’s is recruiting 200 Volunteer Guides to assist patients and visitors in finding their way around our new hospital in Parkville.
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Guide, and are able to commit to a minimum of four hours per week from March through to July 2008, please contact the Foundation.
Full training and orientation will be provided. People with conversational knowledge in languages other than English would be welcomed.
A range of public transport options are available near our new hospital at the corner of Grattan St and Flemington Rd, Parkville. Refer to our new hospital for more information.
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Join a research project or trial
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The Royal Women's Hospital is Australia's largest specialist hospital dedicated to improving the health of all women and newborn babies. We have an outstanding international reputation for research advances and clinical developments.
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The Women's also serves as a referral centre for women and babies with complications throughout Victoria, Tasmania and the border regions of neighbouring states.
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Are you a female with a twin sister?
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| | Would you like to be a part of a new study looking at genetic & environmental factors of cervical cancer?
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| If so, please call the Australian Twin Registry to register and help eradicate cervical cancer.
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| Australian Twin Registry
Level 2/723 Swanston Street
Carlton VIC 3053
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Patient participation
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We know that what happens during pregnancy, childbirth and immediately after birth can have a large impact on the subsequent lives of both the mother and her baby.
By taking part in one of our studies, you may be able to help other women who experience health complications throughout their lives and also help future generations have the best possible start ot life.
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How can you help us?
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We invite women, or families, who have a trouble-free pregnancy and birth, and women who have complicated pregnancies or births to participate in our studies so that we can compare outcomes for the two groups.
You can help us by considering participation in one of our studies if approached by one of our clinical research, students or clinical staff.
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It's your choice whether you join in a study. If you decide not to participate in a study, your care at the hospital will not be affected in any way.
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Participation in the study could involve donating:
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- your time in completing a questionnaire
- your placenta
- a blood sample
- a small sample of tissue (a biopsy) if you are having an operation
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Baby bundle program
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The Royal Women's Hospital Foundation provides Baby Bundles through the Women's Social Support Service.
Baby Bundles are packs of knitted garments and blankets that are offered to mothers who need extra support and assistance with their newborn baby.
We welcome new baby garments, toys, blankets, and any other baby items. The hospital cannot accept second hand goods.
If you can support the our Baby Bundle Program by way of providing new baby products or clothing, please contact the Foundation.
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